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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.25, 286.53 and 145.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.25, 286.53 and 145.62 is: 218.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.25 : 286.53 = 145.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.25/286.53 = 145.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.25x = 286.53 × 145.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.25x = 41,724.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,724.50/191.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.17

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